Adult Formation
How do I respond to what God has done for me through Jesus? The rescue mission of Jesus is two-fold: it is for us personally, and it’s something that is supposed to continue through us. Hence, our faith formation offerings aim to help us grow in intimacy with Christ (inward focus) AND equip us to be His witnesses in our sphere of influence (outward focus).
Offerings
Inward (Personal) Focus
Outward (Mission) Focus
Personal
The 'One Thing' Is Three makes deep theology accessible to everyday Catholics. With humor and ease, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, deftly unlocks the 'one thing,' the key to the Church's wisdom, and the greatest mystery of the Catholic faith: the Most Holy Trinity. What's more, it makes even what's familiar or forgotten new, exciting, and relevant. This is a 10-session group study with a special 11th follow-up session in late January, 2025.
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DATES: SEP 8 - NOV 17, 2024 (Sunday mornings, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, skipping Oct 13)
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LOCATION: St. Henry BLS Cafeteria
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: The Participant Packet with book (item PKSTWB) can be purchased for $39.95 from shopmercy.org, or by calling 800-462-7426.
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COORDINATOR: Susan Christman, 937-430-3323, timsueaa5@aol.com
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Welcome! We all have a deep desire to feel like we belong—to feel welcome in our parishes. The Welcome full-day retreat experience is an opportunity for you to build meaningful and lasting relationships with other women or men in our parish family. You’ll be excited to come to Mass on Sunday and become actively involved in your parish community.
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DATES: (Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
WOMEN's Welcome (OCT 19, 2024)
MEN's Welcome (NOV 2, 2024)
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LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, Parish Activity Center
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REGISTRATION: WOMEN's Welcome ~ MEN's Welcome Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Welcome team.
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COORDINATOR:
Lisa Heck, 425-686-5884, womenswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Ken Heck, 425-299-0422, menswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Do we realize how richly we’ve been blessed? Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith.
Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church. This is an 8 session study presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins.
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DATES: JAN 2, 2025 – MAR 6, 2025 (all Thursdays, full schedule)​
TIME: 7:00-8:30 PM
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, PAC-Marian Room
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a Workbook directly from Ascension Press for $27.95. Online Video Access (optional) is available for an additional $6.95.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Randy Frankart, 937-469-5207, randallfrankart@yahoo.com
Ponder is a Bible study that explores the Sunday readings in the Roman Catholic Lectionary cycle. It is a contemplative study, which means the goal of Ponder is to unite the heart and mind.
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Ponder is designed to help individuals and groups pray with the readings first, to absorb and ground the Sunday readings in the heart or personal experience. Participants learn the process of lectio divina and Ignatian contemplation as tools for praying with Scripture. Brief commentary is provided by the study author to help participants fully understand each passage. Each Sunday includes two reflection points for ongoing contemplation (or pondering).
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DATES: ADVENT 2024 - EASTER 2025 (Friday mornings, 9:00 AM)
LOCATION: This study uses an online format. A video meeting link will be provided to registered attendees.
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: Participants will purchase their own YEAR C book directly from Liturgical Press for $24.95.
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COORDINATOR: Dcn. Steve Bermick, 937-557-1711, sbermick@stjohnpaulii.org
Mission
SCHOOL OF
IDENTITY
Few Christians live their faith with the zeal and boldness of the Apostles at Pentecost. Living a dynamic life of discipleship flows out of a renewed identity in Christ. This two-day conference will open our minds and hearts to who we are and the heavenly gifts we have access to, and will ready us to witness with new confidence and passion. Below is a preliminary list of sessions:
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Session 1: Identity & Transformation / Hearing God's Voice
Session 2: Renewal of the Mind
Session 3: Students of the Supernatural
Session 4: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
Session 5: The Power of Peace
Session 6: Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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DATES: Coming in 2025 (dates TBA). Friday evening, 5:30 - 9:30 PM & all day Saturday, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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LOCATION: St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Parish Center
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Encounter Ministries team.
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
Heartbreaking is the story out of Maui where residents fleeing the recent wildfires drove right past a woman lying on the ground in need of help. Perhaps equally heartbreaking — at least to Jesus — are those we pass right by, those who we know are trapped in the emptiness that is life apart from Him.
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This is why God sent us his Son. Jesus rescued us from certain death at the hands of the enemy, restored our access to the Kingdom of Heaven, and has commissioned us as disciples to rescue others. RESCUED PEOPLE RESCUE PEOPLE! We invite you to come get equipped for the rescue mission.
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The Rescue Project is a global movement that launched in 2022. It flows from the conviction that the most urgent task in the Church is a compelling and attractive proclamation of the gospel. Its aim is threefold: that people might be 1) overwhelmed by the good news of what God has done for us, 2) moved to surrender their lives to Jesus in faith, and 3) mobilized for mission.
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The Rescue Project as an eight-week book + video experience of the gospel run in small group format within parishioner homes. Complete the registration form to express interest in attending a home-based study.
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DATES: Ongoing
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LOCATION: Parishioner Homes
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES:
Rescued (the book) $14.95
TRP Story Guide $12.00 (or free PDF)
TRP Running Rescue $15.00 (for small group leaders, or free PDF)
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
